Functionalized biodegradable triclosan monomers and oligomers for controlled release
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEZWADA BIOMEDICAL LLC
- Publication Date
- 2009-04-23
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 60 / 975,374, filed Sep. 26, 2007, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates to functionalized triclosan monomers and oligomers that, when incorporated into a substrate of, or applied as part of a coating to, medical devices and / or consumer products may extend the duration of antimicrobial properties to the medical devices and / or consumer products.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Triclosan is a chlorinated aromatic compound that has ether and phenol groups. Such phenols reportedly often show anti-bacterial properties. Triclosan may be used in soaps, deodorants, toothpastes mouthwashes, and cleaning supplies and is incorporated in an increasing number of consumer products, such as kitchen utensils, toys, bedding, socks, and trash bags. It has been reportedly shown as effective in reducing and...